Reviews

Tempting Hymn by Jennifer Hallock

rkoz's review

emotional medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

clairetrellahill's review

5.0

This book was so enjoyable to read! I have had several Filipino friends over the years, so I knew a little about the history and culture, but never read anything set in the Philippines, especially not a historical romance novel! This was both romantic and also a very interesting view into life and especially mission work during this time period. I also found the approach to faith so refreshing!! Highly recommend, and will definitely check out other books in the series.

lagunabayfables's review

1.0

If this book was trying to fit the most offensive content in the least amount of pages possible, it won. Congrats. Racist garbage.

clitullus's review

4.0

Delightful, low-drama, and sweet. Packed full of historical detail but the writing is clear and honest, so it’s never over-whelming. I wish it had been a little longer, or that the underlying tensions had been a bit more present (I didn’t even realize there were tensions aside from the parochial subplot, until they popped up at the end.)

Overall, a short and sweet summer read!

nampatel's review

5.0

This story is so engrossing from the first emotional gut punch to the ever after of Jonas and Rosa's journey. Jennifer Hallock balances the familiarity of a love story with a unique sense of place.